Indonesia
Republic of Indonesia
People: Indonesian
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, made up of more than 17,000 islands including Java, Sumatra and Bali. Indonesia is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 284.4 million. Its capital city is Jakarta, and the most widely spoken official language is Indonesian.
By the numbers, Indonesia is the 4th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 3.55% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 14th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 149 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Indonesia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Jakarta |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Population | 284,438,782 |
| Area | 1,904,569 km² |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) Rp |
| Official Language | Indonesian |
| Dialling Code | +62 |
| Internet TLD | .id |
| Timezones | UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 110 (police) / 118 (ambulance) |
| ISO Code | ID / IDN |
| Borders | Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Indonesia
What is the capital and currency of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta and the currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), symbol Rp.
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
What currency does Indonesia use?
Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, symbol: Rp).
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language of Indonesia is Indonesian.
What is the dialling code for Indonesia?
The international dialling code for Indonesia is +62.
What side of the road does Indonesia drive on?
Indonesia drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Indonesia
Timor-Leste
Malaysia
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